At the Back of the North Wind by George MacDonald

At the Back of the North Wind

George MacDonald

342 pages first pub 1871 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy hopeful reflective slow-paced
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The magical story of Diamond, the son of a poor coachman, who is swept away by the North Wind - a radiant, maternal spirit with long, flowing hair - and whose life is transformed by a brief glimpse of the beautiful country - at the back of the nor...

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Community Reviews Summary of 484 reviews

Moods

reflective 70%
emotional 45%
hopeful 45%
adventurous 40%
inspiring 25%
lighthearted 20%
mysterious 20%
sad 20%
relaxing 15%
challenging 10%
dark 10%
funny 5%

Pace

slow 76%
medium 19%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 5% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.75

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